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Gatineau police are seeking public assistance in locating a truck involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a young female moped driver in July.
Police said in a release that the collision occurred at about 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of De l’Hôpital and Saint-René Ouest.
The victim, 16, was heading west on Boulevard Saint-René when she was struck by a pickup headed north on Boulevard de l’Hôpital.
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The truck driver fled the scene quickly.
The moped rider, 16, was injured in the crash. A medical examination indicated the injuries were not life-threatening.
Police said a number of citizens went to the assistance of the girl.
“Their actions made a difference,” police said.
Police described the vehicle as a grey Ford Series F Super Duty (model 250 or 350) with four doors and a logo on one door indicating that the truck had a diesel engine.
At the time of the crash, there was a long ladder in the truck’s rear box.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gatineau police at 819-243-4636, option 5. Information will remain confidential.
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